Fr. David Stawasz escorted Bob and Tony down the red carpet as honored guests at the Night to Shine event at 2|42 Community Church in Ann Arbor. This year, nineteen residents enthusiastically prepared for an unforgettable evening on Friday, February 7th, at 2|42...
Learning the Legacy of MLK
The national "Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service" was officially started when the King Holiday and Service Act was signed in 1994. The federal legislation challenges Americans to transform the King Holiday into a day of citizen action and volunteer...
Hoops with Friends
The Game Many St. Louis Center residents play basketball on the Special Olympics team, and many more enjoy just playing in the gym. Caitlin Blomquist, Fitness Specialist, is always looking for fun ways to get all residents active. With a wide variety of ages and...
Oh Comstock Park Christmas Tree
Direct Care Worker Brad Crosier (above left) led the initiative to decorate a tree as part of Adrian’s 11th Annual Comstock Christmas Riverwalk. This year the park boasted a display of over 500 Christmas trees decorated by families, individuals, and local businesses....
A Spooky Time at St. Louis Center’s Trunk or Treat
It was an unforgettable night that truly captured the Halloween spirit! A Trunkful of Treats This year’s Trunk or Treat at St. Louis Center was a spooky success! On October 23rd, the Center opened its doors to families in the community for a night full of treats,...
Preparing Leaders for Aktion
AktionCon 2024 On October 11-12th nine St. Louis Center residents attended the Michigan Aktion Club Conference at Camp Storer in Jackson. Aktion Club is a service club sponsored by Kiwanis for individuals with disabilities. The mission is to provide adults living with...
9-11 A Heroes’ Tribute
A Day of Remembrance This September 11th at St. Louis Center, the residents paid tribute to ten individuals who set aside their own safety to help others. Residents in the Skill-Building Program at St. Louis Center went to the gym for the multimedia presentation....
Snapshots of Summer
In summer, the days move lazily along. It is a season of freedom, where each day invites adventure and fun. This past summer, St. Louis Center residents enjoyed just that. The staff worked together to create a calendar of events to keep the residents busy, moving, and...
Residents Learn Cooking Skills
Photo by RDNE Stock project: pexels.com/photo/person-holding-nacos-8523495/ On August 1st, twenty residents in the Independent Living Program at St. Louis Center participated in a cooking class offered by Janelle Kantola of Michigan State University Extension, a...
Garden Growth: A Journey of Transformation
From a single spark of generosity and vision, a vibrant garden has blossomed, transforming not just a space, but the lives of those who tend to it here at St. Louis Center The Seed… Because of the generous funding awards from the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor...
Donuts and Discussions at Soaring Arts Studios
A Dough-lightful Event On Tuesday, July 9th, six of our residents traveled down to Napoleon, Ohio to check out Soaring Arts Studio for their Donuts and Discussion event! Accompanied by Haylie Moran, Michelle Tyler, and their very own pottery teacher, Eli Zemper, the...
Mike Celebrates 60 Years!
A Joyous Celebration! One of life's great joys is spending time and celebrating with loved ones. On Sunday, June 9th, Mike Ashworth was surprised and delighted by a very special visit from his mother Barbara and their dear friend Cindy Samoray. It was Mike’s 60th...